ETIAS Countries

Key Takeaway: ETIAS covers 30 European countries: 27 Schengen Area member states plus Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania. These countries span from Iceland in the north to Malta in the south, covering over 4 million square kilometers and more than 400 million residents.

ETIAS Countries: Complete List of 30 European Destinations

An approved ETIAS grants access to 30 European countries, encompassing all 27 Schengen Area member states plus 3 additional countries participating in the ETIAS system. Together, these nations form the world’s largest free-travel zone, allowing ETIAS holders to cross borders without additional checks during their stay. The Schengen Area was established by the 1985 Schengen Agreement and has expanded from the original 5 founding members to 27 countries as of 2023.

All 27 Schengen Area Countries

The following countries are full members of the Schengen Area. ETIAS is required for visa-exempt travelers entering any of these nations:

Country Capital Schengen Member Since Annual Visitors (millions)
🇦🇹 Austria Vienna 1997 ~31
🇧🇪 Belgium Brussels 1995 ~10
🇭🇷 Croatia Zagreb 2023 ~20
🇨🇿 Czech Republic Prague 2007 ~14
🇩🇰 Denmark Copenhagen 2001 ~12
🇪🇪 Estonia Tallinn 2007 ~4
🇫🇮 Finland Helsinki 2001 ~7
🇫🇷 France Paris 1995 ~100
🇩🇪 Germany Berlin 1995 ~40
🇬🇷 Greece Athens 2000 ~33
🇭🇺 Hungary Budapest 2007 ~16
🇮🇸 Iceland Reykjavik 2001 ~2
🇮🇹 Italy Rome 1997 ~65
🇱🇻 Latvia Riga 2007 ~3
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein Vaduz 2011 <1
🇱🇹 Lithuania Vilnius 2007 ~3
🇱🇺 Luxembourg Luxembourg City 1995 ~1
🇲🇹 Malta Valletta 2007 ~3
🇳🇱 Netherlands Amsterdam 1995 ~21
🇳🇴 Norway Oslo 2001 ~7
🇵🇱 Poland Warsaw 2007 ~21
🇵🇹 Portugal Lisbon 1995 ~27
🇸🇰 Slovakia Bratislava 2007 ~6
🇸🇮 Slovenia Ljubljana 2007 ~6
🇪🇸 Spain Madrid 1995 ~85
🇸🇪 Sweden Stockholm 2001 ~10
🇨🇭 Switzerland Bern 2008 ~12

3 Additional ETIAS Countries

These countries are not full Schengen members but participate in the ETIAS system:

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Country Capital Status Notes
🇧🇬 Bulgaria Sofia Schengen air/sea borders (2024) Full land border access expected soon
🇨🇾 Cyprus Nicosia EU member, ETIAS participant Not yet a Schengen member but included in ETIAS
🇷🇴 Romania Bucharest Schengen air/sea borders (2024) Full land border access expected soon

Understanding the 90/180-Day Rule

With ETIAS, you can travel freely between all 30 countries listed above without additional border checks. However, you must follow the 90/180-day rule:

Rule Details
Maximum stay 90 days within any 180-day rolling period
Calculation method Rolling window (not calendar-based)
Scope All 30 ETIAS countries combined (days are not counted per country)
Multiple entries Allowed — you can enter and exit multiple times within the 90-day limit
Exceeding limit Overstaying may result in fines, deportation, and future entry bans

European Countries NOT Covered by ETIAS

The following European countries are not part of the ETIAS system and have their own entry requirements:

Country Entry System Notes
🇬🇧 United Kingdom UK ETA (20) Left the EU in 2020; has its own Electronic Travel Authorisation system
🇮🇪 Ireland No ETA required (for most nationalities) EU member but not in the Schengen Area; maintains separate border controls
🇷🇺 Russia Visa required Not part of EU or Schengen
🇹🇷 Turkey e-Visa or visa on arrival Not part of EU or Schengen
🇺🇦 Ukraine Visa-free for EU (up to 90 days) EU candidate country; travelers TO Ukraine do not need ETIAS

Schengen Area: Key Facts

Fact Details
Founded 1985 (Schengen Agreement signed by 5 countries)
Current members 27 countries (as of 2023, with Croatia joining)
Total area Over 4.3 million km²
Total population Approximately 420 million people
Internal border checks Abolished between member states
External border crossings Over 1,800 designated crossing points
Annual visitors from visa-exempt countries Over 30 million (European Commission estimate)

ETIAS Nationality Guides: Country-Specific Information

Select your country below for a detailed guide covering ETIAS application steps, costs in your local currency, required documents, and popular European destinations for travelers from your nation.

Sources: European Commission (ec.europa.eu), Eurostat tourism statistics, UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, Schengen visa statistics (2024 data). Last updated: February 2026.

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